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Drive Up, Donate, Make a Difference: Mesa Public Library Hosts Donate Day

October 14, 2025 at 12:45 pm
Mesa Public Library invites residents to give back to the community at Donate Day, a drive-through book and media donation drive at Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road, on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers will help unload donations directly from residents’ cars, making it quick and easy to contribute.

City of Mesa Launches MesaMoves Look Twice Challenge

October 8, 2025 at 3:28 pm
The City of Mesa’s Transportation Department is launching the MesaMoves Look Twice Save a Life Challenge, a community-driven initiative promoting safer driving, biking and walking behaviors.

Mesa Enhances Safety and Connectivity with Hampton Avenue Upgrades

October 7, 2025 at 1:06 pm
The City of Mesa will begin safety and roadway improvements along Hampton Avenue between Crismon Road and Signal Butte Road on Oct. 13. Work is expected to be completed by late November.

Registration is Now Open for City of Mesa Winter Youth Sports and Recreation Programs

October 6, 2025 at 1:21 pm
Parents looking for fun and reliable ways to keep kids active this winter will find sports programs for all ages and skill levels in the City of Mesa. Registration is now open for Mesa residents for the Parks and Recreation 2024-2025 winter season, offering trusted City-run programs that bring children and families together.

City of Mesa Kicks Off Tree Planting Season

September 30, 2025 at 11:15 am
Mesa has kicked off its 2025-26 tree planting season with events designed to cool our community by increasing the City's tree canopy.

Falcon Field Airport Awarded Federal Grants to Invest in Airport's Future

September 25, 2025 at 5:25 pm
Falcon Field Airport has been awarded a series of federal grants to fund design work for airfield and ground transportation upgrades

Mesa Extension Road Project Begins Sept. 29

September 25, 2025 at 10:11 am
A major roadway resurfacing project begins Sept. 29 for Extension Road, which also enhances bicycle safety and connectivity. Work is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Writer in Residence Office Hours and Workshops at Mesa Public Library

September 24, 2025 at 9:58 am
Author Marc Mason is the newest Mesa Public Library Writer in Residence. He will be at Red Mountain Library from October through December

Mesa City Council Issues Notice of Intent to Adjust Utility Rates

September 23, 2025 at 8:18 am
Mesa City Council has issued a Notice of Intent to adjust utility rates, beginning a 60-day period for residents and businesses to review the proposal and share their feedback

Honoring Memories and Culture: Mesa Arts Center's Beloved Dia de los Muertos Festival Returns Oct. 25-26

September 16, 2025 at 1:43 pm
The 19th Annual Dia de Los Muertos Festival is Oct. 25-26 at Mesa Arts Center

Mesa Celebrates National Water Conservation Win with Kerr Center for Agriscience and Wyland Foundation

September 15, 2025 at 2:46 pm
The City of Mesa celebrated its win in the Wyland Foundation National Mayors’ Water Conservation Challenge with an event at Kerr Center for Agriscience, a Mesa Public School focused on agriculture, science and environmental sustainability.

Mesa College Promise Enrollment Skyrockets as it Enters Fifth Academic Year

September 15, 2025 at 9:27 am
Mesa College Promise has awarded financial assistance to a record 502 new and continuing students for the 2025-2026 academic year. The program offers two years of fully funded tuition and fees at MCC for eligible Mesa residents who recently graduated from high school or are 24 years or older

Mesa Wins Statewide Award for Merry Main Street

September 10, 2025 at 10:19 am
The City of Mesa has received the Outstanding Special Event Award for cities with populations over 100,000 from the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association to honor the success of Merry Main Street

City of Mesa Approves Transformative Culdesac Development at Site 17

September 9, 2025 at 12:52 pm
Mesa City Council has approved a landmark agreement with Culdesac to transformer Site 17 near Mesa Drive and University Drive into a vibrant, mixed-use community that will bring new housing, retail and economic activity to downtown

ICYMI - City of Mesa and Downtown Mesa Association Team Up to Improve Building Exteriors

September 9, 2025 at 11:44 am
The City of Mesa and Downtown Mesa Association have partnered for a second round of facade improvements to enhance the storefronts of downtown businesses

Register Now for Co-Ed and Girls Flag Football Leagues and Kinder Clinic

September 5, 2025 at 9:17 am
Register Now for Co-Ed and Girls Flag Football Leagues and Kinder Clinic

Office of Economic Development Receives International Award for Excellence

September 4, 2025 at 10:06 am
Mesa's Office of Economic Development (Mesa OED) has received a 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for the Asian District Brochure

Annual Funding Application Process Begins for Housing and Community Development Programs

September 3, 2025 at 4:29 pm
Annual Funding Application Process Begins for Housing and Community Development Programs

City Breaks Ground on New Fire Station to Address Emergency Needs of the Rapidly Growing Southeast Mesa Region

September 3, 2025 at 10:39 am
Construction has officially started on Fire Station 224, located at 3441 S. 80th St., to meet the emergency needs of the rapidly growing southeast Mesa region

Mesa Unveils Annual Report Highlighting Strategic Economic Growth and Future Vision

August 28, 2025 at 11:48 am
Mesa's Office of Economic Development unveils its Annual Report highlighting strategic economic growth and future vision

ICYMI: Mayor Freeman and other Arizona mayors unite to form the Coalition for Protecting Arizona’s Lifeline

August 27, 2025 at 5:13 pm
Mayors from across Arizona have come together to form the Coalition for Protecting Arizona’s Lifeline, a nonpartisan alliance committed to collaborating and advocating for Arizona’s allocation of Colorado River water and Central Arizona Project (CAP). The Coalition is comprised of trusted local leaders from cities served by CAP, a 336-mile-long aqueduct that delivers Colorado River water to Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties. CAP is the largest water delivery system in the state, supplying water to millions of Arizonans.

City of Mesa Expands Access to Mesa Business Builder with New Open Hours

August 26, 2025 at 11:39 am
Mesa Business Builder @ The Studios, 59 E. First St., has expanded its hours from 10am to 4pm Monday through Thursday, effective Sept. 2

Mesa Welcomes Luis F. Ruiz, Jr. as New Arts & Culture Director

August 20, 2025 at 1:28 pm
Mesa welcomes Luis Ruiz as the new Director of Arts & Culture. He previously served the City for 5 years as Deputy Director for Parks and Recreation, overseeing commercial operations such as the Mesa Convention Center

FlightSafety International Expands Arizona Presence with New 100,000-Square-Foot Learning Center at Mesa Gateway Airport

August 19, 2025 at 4:18 pm
FlightSafety International is expanding its operations in Arizona with a new 100,000-square-foot Learning Center at Mesa Gateway Airport

New Billboards Help Fund Mesa College Promise Program

August 13, 2025 at 2:27 pm
New billboards to help fund the Mesa College Promise have been unveiled along the U-S 60 near Dobson Road and the Mesa Community College campus

Falcon Field Airport Experiencing Business Aviation Growth

August 7, 2025 at 1:58 pm
Falcon Field Airport is experiencing a major era of business aviation growth, including new executive hangars, corporate services and future-ready infrastructure

Mayor Mark Freeman Appointed Vice Chair of U.S. Conference of Mayors Energy Committee

July 30, 2025 at 3:06 pm
Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman has been appointed Vice Chair of the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) Energy Committee following its 93rd Annual Meeting in Tampa, Florida.

Hadrian To Invest $200 Million To Establish Manufacturing And Software Hub In Mesa

July 17, 2025 at 2:19 pm
Hadrian, an advanced manufacturing company building AI-powered factories, will invest $200 million to open a new 270,000-square-foot facility in Mesa, creating 350 high-wage jobs.

Councilmember Julie Spilsbury Appointed to Regional Human Services Committee

July 15, 2025 at 9:43 am
New MAG committee seeks to advance critical community initiatives.

City of Mesa Awards Nearly $100,000 in Grants Through the Mesa Youth Climate Action Fund

July 11, 2025 at 10:16 am
The City of Mesa has awarded nearly $100,000 to community groups through the Mesa Youth Climate Action Fund. the list of winners is available at mesanow.org

Resident’s Guide to HOA Classes: The ABCs of Enforcement for HOAs and Condos

July 10, 2025 at 2:13 pm
Mesa is offering a Resident’s Guide to HOA Classes in a monthly series from July to October.

Mesa City Manager Scott Butler Announces Key Additions to his Executive Staff

July 10, 2025 at 8:33 am
Mesa City Manager Scott Butler Announced New Assistant City Managers: Kenneth Cost, Brent Stoddard and Marc Heirshberg

City of Mesa Wins National Mayor's Water Conservation Challenge

July 9, 2025 at 1:51 pm
Mesa wins the 2025 Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation among cities in the 300,000-599,999 population category. To win, Mesa residents pledged to save more than 22 million gallons of water over the next year

City of Mesa Special Recall Election Called

July 9, 2025 at 7:35 am
The City of Mesa will hold a Special Recall Election on Nov. 4, 2025 for voters in Council District Two. For more information, visit mesaaz.gov/elections

Applications Open July 8 for the 2025 Mesa Business Builder Small Business Assistance Program

July 2, 2025 at 8:54 am
The City of Mesa is opening applications for the Mesa Business Builder (MBB) Small Business Assistance Program on Tuesday, July 8. Details at MesaBusinessBuilder.com